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6-year-old Lindsay was on Letterman way before 'The Parent Trap.! 📺

David Letterman

6-year-old Lindsay was on Letterman way before 'The Parent Trap.! 📺

In 1995, Drew Barrymore flashed David Letterman. 😳

David Letterman

In 1995, Drew Barrymore flashed David Letterman. 😳

Norm Macdonald had a close bond with David Letterman and was the last stand-up comic to perform on Letterman's show. 📺

David Letterman

Norm Macdonald had a close bond with David Letterman and was the last stand-up comic to perform on Letterman's show. 📺

David Letterman is Jimmy Kimmel's idol.

David Letterman

David Letterman is Jimmy Kimmel's idol.

Peter Scolari impressed David Letterman with his ham juggling. 😆

David Letterman

Peter Scolari impressed David Letterman with his ham juggling. 😆

Jimmi Simpson started his career as an intern for David Letterman.

David Letterman

Jimmi Simpson started his career as an intern for David Letterman.

Succeeded David Letterman as host of the 'Late Show.'

Stephen Colbert

David Letterman

Succeeded David Letterman as host of the 'Late Show.'

David Letterman's show debuted on February 1, 1982.

David Letterman

David Letterman's show debuted on February 1, 1982.

Jim Carrey showed David Letterman how rich people laugh.

Actor Jim Carrey.

David Letterman

Jim Carrey showed David Letterman how rich people laugh.

Cher called David Letterman an a**hole on national TV. 😱

David Letterman

Cher called David Letterman an a**hole on national TV. 😱

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David Letterman

American television host, comedian, writer and producer

Born

Apr 12, 1947 (78 years old)

Biography

Born in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 12, 1947, David Letterman is an Aries by zodiac sign and is currently 78 years old. David Letterman has made their mark as a television personality. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Ball State University, and the Broad Ripple High School.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Daytime Emmy Award, Kennedy Center Honors and the Primetime Emmy Awards.

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